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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.82, 36,256.83 and 16,859.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.82, 36,256.83 and 16,859.14 is: 23,261.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.82 : 36,256.83 = 16,859.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.82/36,256.83 = 16,859.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.82x = 36,256.83 × 16,859.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.82x = 611,258,972.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,258,972.93/26,277.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,261.40

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